Acute Ischemia of the Upper Extremity
Ischemia of the upper extremity is uncommon but can be seen with open or closed trauma. Those dealing with traumatic injury of the upper extremity should be conversant with techniques…
Pediatric Open Fractures
Open fractures in children are rare and are typically associated with better prognoses compared with their adult equivalents. Regardless, open fractures pose a challenge because of the risk of healing…
Management of Pelvic Ring Injuries in Unstable Patients
High-energy pelvic ring injuries can represent life-threatening injuries in the polytraumatized patient, particularly when presenting with hemodynamic instability. These injuries mandate a systematic multidisciplinary approach to evaluation, and timely intervention…
Treatment of Hip Dislocations and Associated Injuries
Hip dislocations, most often caused by motor vehicle accidents or similar high-energy trauma, traverse a large subset of distinct injury patterns. Understanding these patterns and their associated injuries allows surgeons…
Acute Compartment Syndrome
Acute compartment syndrome (ACS) is a well-known pathophysiologic complication of trauma or tissue ischemia. ACS affects the appearance, function, and even the viability of the involved limb, and demands immediate…
Diagnosis of Periprosthetic Joint Infection Following Hip and Knee Arthroplasty
The diagnosis of periprosthetic joint infection (PJI) following total hip arthroplasty and total knee arthroplasty has been one of the major challenges in orthopedic surgery. As there is no single…
Total Hip Arthroplasty Performed Through Direct Anterior Approach Provides Superior Early Outcome
Studies suggest that total hip arthroplasty (THA) performed through direct anterior (DA) approach has better functional outcomes than other surgical approaches. The immediate to very early outcomes of DA THA…
Management of Hip Pain in Young Adults
The diagnosis and treatment of hip pain in the young adult remains a challenge. Recently, understanding of a few specific hip conditions has improved; most notably femoroacetabular impingement. The differential…
Orthopedic Urgencies and Emergencies
Ever wonder where the line between urgency and emergency falls? Sometimes, it’s difficult to tell. Orthopedic injuries are commonly seen in both emergent and urgent care settings. Common presentations can mimic…
